
Duration
1 weekWeekly study
8 hours
Literature Review (MBA London)
Explore how to produce a high quality literature review
A quality literature review is central to a good project. This course will give you the opportunity to explore the role of a literature review within your project and how it links to the research question and design. You will also have the chance to explore approaches to doing a literature review and the different phases involved.
What topics will you cover?
- Linking the literature review to the research question and design
- Analysis of the main purposes of a literature review
- Different approaches to conducting a literature review
- Strategies for identifying which sources to include in a literature review
- Coventry University’s guidance on plagiarism
Learning on this course
On every step of the course you can meet other learners, share your ideas and join in with active discussions in the comments.
Who is the course for?
This course is the dissertation module for students of MBA London degrees.
Please note that the staff described in the ‘Who will you learn with?’ section below may be subject to change.
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- Learn through a mix of bite-sized videos, long- and short-form articles, audio, and practical activities
- Stay motivated by using the Progress page to keep track of your step completion and assessment scores
Join a global classroom
- Experience the power of social learning, and get inspired by an international network of learners
- Share ideas with your peers and course educators on every step of the course
- Join the conversation by reading, @ing, liking, bookmarking, and replying to comments from others
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- Whenever you’re ready, mark each step as complete, you’re in control
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